School’s Out! Give Your Dog Some Extra Attention This Summer

Now that school’s out for summer, why not spend a bit of extra time with your pooch? By working with your dog to teach her new tricks or by providing her with some TLC, you’ll strengthen the bond between you two. Summer is the perfect time to take your dog on a hike, or to bring her along on your next road trip.

As temperatures rise, it’s a good idea to brush up on hot weather safety tips. And, for some additional guidance, Houlton Institute is launching its Fundamentals of Dog Care course on July 15, developed in collaboration with ASPCA experts. The first online course of its kind, which will run for six weeks, is designed to provide pet parents with knowledge and competencies necessary to navigate the responsibilities of caring and creating a proper environment for a dog. There’s still time to register for the course. Check out what one attendee had to say about it!

“This course really CHANGED things for me. I feel like this course gave me a new set of eyes, a new set of skills, and a real sense of responsibility! I am always sharing things that I learned from this class. I have already told everyone I know about it! In other words, this course basically blew my mind!”

- Emma

Whether you’re an experienced dog guardian or a new pet parent, we find that there’s always more to learn about caring for our canine companions. For a complete list of tips for dog guardians, visit our Pet Care page.